K-Swiss has been driven by an entrepreneurial spirit when two Swiss brothers moved to California to create a footwear brand focused on tennis. As avid skiers, the brothers took inspiration from leather ski boots to create a supportive, leather tennis shoe. Introduced in 1966, the K-Swiss Classic was the world’s first all-leather tennis shoe. Building from its heritage as an American tennis brand and writing new chapters in its storied history, K-Swiss pays homage to the hard work of our founders and the competitive nature of the game that inspired it all. We are dedicated to inspiring the next generation and injecting that same inspiration and energy into our sport and lifestyle products.
